Heartbreak Hotel (Editing)

Chapter 46: Losing You

I was sitting with Michael in his car while I stared at the studio building that sat before us. I knew everyone was inside, I could see their cars in the driveway along with his. I could only imagine what kind of crazy thing that might  happen. I had a feeling something would. And feeling grew inside of me almost like a tumor. It scared the crap out of me. It was like hell was waiting for me to enter.

Michael had his arm around me and he was kissing my face and neck tenderly. I would think that he was just being sweet but the intensity was too high. I don't why, I had to be in the studio in five minutes, and even if I wanted to my mind wouldn't allow it because I was too preoccupied with my suspicion. I probably wouldn't have known what he was doing to me if I didn't have his hand on my thigh; lightly squeezing it.

He lifted his head when he realized how stiff I was. "What's the problem?"

"I have to go." I forced a smile on my face, trying to mask the fact that I had something on my mind.

I wasn't fooling him."I know, but what's wrong?" He moved some strands of hair from my neck and pressed his lips on my skin.

"You know, I don't have time for any of that, and you don't either."

He looked up at me and pressed his lips together. "I know, but you will be coming over tonight, right?"

"Obviously, I don't have my car to go else where."

He chuckled. "Okay, okay. You're right. Now what's wrong."

Damn...I was hoping he would've dropped it. I sighed and shook my head." Nothing,"I turned to him and pecked him on the lips. "I gotta go."I turned to open car door.

"No," He grabbed my wrist, stopping me. "I can tell there's something on your mind."

"Really, Michael?" I asked out of mere frustration." I really have to go."

"We're gonna talk about it at our session later." He said.

" Okay, whatever." He kissed me again and let me go this time without a fight.

I gave him an unnecessary reassuring smile and then turned towards the cement sidewalk. As I walked towards the building door I could see Leena jogging towards me. I stopped in my tracks and waited for her to catch up to me. She was wearing jeans and a sweat shirt, her hair was in a pony tail. " I guess I'm not the only one who's late." She said as she caught her breath.

"What's your excuse?" I asked, casually. I pushed open the door feeling the cool air slapped me in my face as we walked in.

"Over slept. You?"

"Michael."

She laughed. " Figures."

We pushed open the door to the studio where we found De, Wayne, Jojo, and Nikki all sitting in the chairs. The looked up at us ready to lecture us on our tardiness. Jojo, being the bossy, business like one was the first to say something. "You're late."

"I know,"We said at the same time.

"Why?"

"Why does it matter, I don't see Quincy or Bobby here so it really doesn't matter." I said as I sat down next to De.

"Quincy is here, he went to go take a phone call."

"Oh, well. We're here." I shrugged and sunk in my seat.

Jojo rolled her eyes." What's your excuse?" she asked Leena.

"Over slept." She said, repeating the same thing she had told me just a few moments ago.